Cowboys beat writer Rainer Sabin answered reader questions during a live chat on Tuesday. Here are some highlights:

Do you see Jenkins playing this fall for the Cowboys or elsewhere?

Rainer Sabin: I see him playing for the Cowboys this fall. Dallas could potentially get more value, through a compensatory pick, if he chooses to sign with another team after the season. Plus, he is a cost-effective option. He is scheduled to make $1.05 million in 2012 -- a rather reasonable salary for a guy who made the Pro Bowl in 2009 and was the team's best cornerback last season.

Why can't Scandrick play safety and Jenkins play slot? I hear Scandrick wants no part of that position, though.

Rainer Sabin: No cornerback wants to be moved to safety. It is seen as a demotion. But I don't think any defender in Rob Ryan's system should see themselves playing one particular role. If so, that player will be sorely disappointed. Ryan moves guys around a lot and it's possible that Jenkins and Scandrick could be playing multiple positions.

What are the odds that Mike Jenkins will show for the upcoming mini-camp? Isn't that one mandatory for everyone on the roster?

Rainer Sabin: I think Mike Jenkins will be there. He doesn't have much leverage at this point. And, like you said, the mini-camp is mandatory.

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